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    James J. Leonard

    James J. Leonard

    3.513 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: James J. Leonard Jr., Esq. represents litigants in federal, state, and municipal courts for matters relating to: All Indictable Offenses All Disorderly Persons Offenses DWI Traffic Violations Drug Offenses White Collar Crime Juvenile Court Expunge...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Anthony Fazioli

    Anthony Fazioli

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Review: "Anthony is a great lawyer. His fees are reasonable and he is honest about your outcome. He is compassionate and always willing to answer questions. He helped me through a very tough situation and would recommend him to anyone."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Scott Michael Wilhelm

    Scott Michael Wilhelm

    4.98 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: With over 25 years of experience, Scott believes he has the work ethic and legal knowledge to provide his clients with the absolute best defense. He is passionate about advocating for and helping others, and he strives to find the best solutions f...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven Stabile

    Steven Stabile

    4.947 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: For the past 26 years I have dedicated my life to getting results for my clients. We have represented approximately 100,000 clients and resolved close to 500,000 matters. At the Stabile Law Firm, if we don’t get results we return your fee.......GU...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Douglas C. Anton

    Douglas C. Anton

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Entertainment, General Practice
    Review: "Douglas Anton has many years of experience and has a proven track record of satisfying his clients. He is professional and knows his business well. While his office is busy with high-profile clients, he still makes time for the smallest of cases"
    Rating:  8.5
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    John P Robertson

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    John P Robertson

    5.08 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: John P. Robertson’s practice is organized around procedural rigor and strategic litigation protocols. Since beginning as an Assistant Prosecutor in 1986 and entering private practice in 1989, he has focused on defending individuals and entities in...
    Rating:  7.6
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    W. Scott Murphy

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    W. Scott Murphy

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Representing the accused and seriously injured for over twenty years.
    Rating:  6.8
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    Marvin R Walden

    Marvin R Walden

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Attorney Marvin “Chip” Walden is a former 2-time Weehawken Municipal Councilman, and an active civil, criminal, and matrimonial case litigator for more than 30 years. He is focused on personal injury, family, and criminal law. He has had significa...
    Rating:  10
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    Prosper Andrew Bellizia

    Prosper Andrew Bellizia

    4.930 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Essex County Assistant Prosecutor 1986 to 2005 Assistant Director: Internal Affiairs Director: Bias Crimes Unit I truly care about my clients and the impact that a criminal charge may have on their family. My biggest pleasure is expungeing or eras...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Michael Alvarez

    Michael Alvarez

    4.36 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: Michael Alvarez received his B.A. from the University of Southern California in 1993. Mr. Alvarez went on to receive his law degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City in 1996, where he was a Member of the Moot Court Honor Soci...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Jared B Weiss

    Jared B Weiss

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Review: "Jared Weiss has been my attorney for ten years now - helping me navigate starting my own business, and offering important legal guidance along the way as the company continues to grow and evolve, and also guiding my wife and I through several succ..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Louis Anthony Casadia

    Louis Anthony Casadia

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: When you are charged with a Criminal Offense you need an Attorney that not only has trial experience but is familiar with the geographic area you are charged in. Louis A. Casadia has a combined seven years of experience practicing criminal law as ...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Suzanne Marie Smith

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    Suzanne Marie Smith

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
    Bio: With more than two decades in the legal field, Suzanne M. Smith, a partner at Cillick & Smith, has distinguished herself as a skilled litigator in criminal defense, personal injury, and Workers’ Compensation. Educated at the University of Albany a...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Donald M Lomurro

    Donald M Lomurro

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "After years of unsuccessfully trying to recover monies that were taken from me and being told that nothing could be done, in stepped Mr. Lomurro. I am thankful beyond words for all his help. He went above and beyond and did not stop until all of m..."
    Rating:  9.5
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    Brendan D. Moles

    Brendan D. Moles

    5.014 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Brendan Moles has helped hundreds of clients in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the defense of criminal charges, civil litigation, and much more. Brendan provides all of his clients with a personal and professional experience, available 24/7 t...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Frederick Richard Dunne

    Frederick Richard Dunne

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Bio: Chip is admitted to practice law in the states of New Jersey and California as well as the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. His education background is Wayne Valley High School, Quinnipiac University, and Thomas Jeffers...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Matthew Michael Pustay

    Matthew Michael Pustay

    5.07 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Matthew Pustay is a founding partner at Pustay & Wells, LLC. He focuses his practice on criminal defense, municipal matters and DUI defense. Matthew was previously a Special Deputy Attorney General, Assistant Prosecutor with the Essex County Prose...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Christopher Lee Benevento

    Christopher Lee Benevento

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am an attorney that is dedicated to fighting on behalf of my clients. I seek justice for those that have been wronged and for those that have made mistakes. The legal system is a complicated minefield and it is essential that every defendant in ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Robert R Simons

    Robert R Simons

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, State, Local And Municipal Law
    Bio: I am a former prosecutor who has been practicing primarily criminal law since 1991. I have been certified as a criminal trial attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court. This designation is only achieved by the top 5% of attorneys. I have also been ...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Carlos E Jimenez

    Carlos E Jimenez

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Eighteen years of criminal law experience. Former Prosecutor in Essex and Middlesex County. I will protect and defend your rights in Municipal and Superior Court. I will fight for you! Reasonable Rate. Free Consultation. We speak Spanish.
    Rating:  7.9
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